Deep and brooding, it opens with dense black fruit—cassis, ripe blackberry, and plum—layered over notes of dried herbs, sweet spice, and subtle balsamic tones. With air, more savoury complexity emerges: hints of leather, dried tomato, and warm cedar from extended oak ageing.

Full-bodied and concentrated, the wine is rich and structured with a commanding presence. Ripe dark fruit saturates the mid-palate, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and a warm, almost glyceric texture. The long oak maturation brings depth and polish, unfolding into savoury spice, cocoa, and a persistent, slightly earthy finish that lingers with both power and finesse.

Built for robust cuisine—grilled or roasted red meats, slow-braised beef, lamb shank, game dishes, and rich mushroom-based preparations. It also stands confidently beside aged hard cheeses where intensity meets intensity.